Natural History Wanderings

The Racetrack is famous for tracks left by moving rocks on the dry lakebed. A lake was present for at least a month after Hurricane Hilary. Now the lakebed is dry again, so people can walk on it without causing damage. No vehicles or bicycles are allowed on the Racetrack.

The roads will finally open after they were heavily damaged by flash floods caused by the remnants of Hurricane Hilary back in August. Many of the park’s roads, including Racetrack Road, are only suitable for high-clearance vehicles. Many park roads remain closed until flood repairs are completed. Mesquite Springs Campground will likely open before December 31.

More information about what roads will reopen can be found here: https://www.nps.gov/…/additional-areas-of-death-valley…